Fish live throughout the world in salt water oceans and fresh water lakes, and rivers. It is estimated that there are about 30,000 different kinds of fish in the world. The rivers and lakes of the Rocky Mountains provide home to many different kinds of fish, including several different types of trout. Some of those fish are native to the area, but others are invasive (meaning that at some point they were put there).
Here are some of the common fish in the Rocky Mountains: Continue reading
Hiking with kids is a day playing in the Rocky Mountains with your family.
There is nothing I enjoy quite as much as spending a day with my family out for a walk in the mountains. Exploring the mountains with your family is an adventure. You never know what you are going to come across on the trail – maybe you will see a big mammal grazing in a meadow or come across some really strange looking bug.
These hikes are some of my favorites in Utah. They are between 2 and 6 miles long, making them a bit hard for very small kids, but not too long for most five and six year olds. Continue reading
There are more than 800 species of birds in North America. The Rocky Mountains are home to hundreds of birds, some of which stay all year and others migrate short or long distances. These birds range in size from a small hummingbird up to a large turkey vulture. Continue reading